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1. INTRODUCTION Tylor McMillan's Well Service, LLC is committed to providing a safe workplace for its employees and all others at or near our work sites. Our goal is to conduct blasting operations in the safest manner possible while minimizing the risk of injuries and damage to property. This blasting safety plan defines our company policy regarding all work in which explosives are stored, transported, and used. This safety policy will be communicated to our employees, contractors, and suppliers through on-site training and regular safety meetings. These policies do not supersede any federal, state, or local regulations regarding explosives and blasting work. Compliance with these policies and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations will be strictly enforced. Many policy guidelines refer to the "blast site." For the purposes of this safety plan, and federal regulations, the blast site is defined as: The area where explosive material is handled during loading including an area extending 50 feet in all directions from loaded blast holes or explosive materials. 2. BLASTER IN CHARGE The designated Blaster -in -charge shall have complete authority over all personnel within the blast site and is responsible for all blasting activities that occur at the project. The blaster -in -charge shall hold all required blasting licenses, have appropriate experience and training, and generally be responsible for: 2.1. Maintaining an explosives storage and transportation system that is safe and in compliance with all applicable regulations. 2.2. Implementing the specific blast plans that have been approved for the project. 2.3. Overseeing that all drilling and blasting work is done in a safe and efficient manner. 2.4. Inspecting field equipment to ensure its safety readiness. 2.5. Blast clearing and guarding operations. 2.6. Continuously monitoring the work habits of the blasting crew, and providing corrective actions when necessary. 2.7. Ensuring that all blasting plans, reports, and explosive storage records are kept and submitted as required by the project documents and regulatory agencies. Page 1